Description
Males weigh up to 50 pounds and females are significantly smaller, usually 25-35 pounds. The clouded leopard is named for its cloud-like spots of its coat that provide camouflage in its forest habitat.

Diet
Clouded leopards hunt a variety of prey; including birds, squirrels, monkeys, deer and wild pigs.

Location
Clouded leopards exist in Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Nepal, Burma, southern China and are thought to be extinct in the wild in Taiwan.

Habitat
Clouded leopards primarily utilise lowland tropical rainforest habitats but can also be found in dry woodlands and secondary forests.

Defining features
Clouded leopards are one of the best climbers in the cat family. They are able to climb upside down underneath tree branches and hang from branches with their hind legs.

Numbers

Threat
Clouded leopards have been heavily hunted for its distinctive fur and for its teeth and bones, which are commonly used in Oriental medicine. This is coupled with the loss of habitat due to deforestation.